Okay, so we’re not asking you to literally remove your shoulder! What we’re suggesting is that the reason you’re probably in the friend zone to begin with, is because you’ve always been the shoulder for your crush to cry on. When his or her relationships sour, you’re always there to pick them up again and offer relationship advice. Trust us, stop playing this role!

While it’s important to treat your crush with respect and to be a gentleman, this doesn’t mean being their doormat. Let them know that you don’t exactly like hearing about other girls or boys all of the time…